Jacqueline M. Walsh School

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Jacqueline M. Walsh School ranks 22 nd of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jacqueline M. Walsh School is a public high school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 184 students. Despite being part of the lower-ranked Pawtucket School District, Jacqueline M. Walsh School consistently performs in the top 25-30% of Rhode Island high schools, earning a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 60% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to just 22.6% in the Pawtucket district and 47.8% statewide. Jacqueline M. Walsh School's performance is even stronger in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, where it ranks in the top 10-20 high schools in the state. This suggests the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of traditionally underserved populations.

Compared to other high schools in the Pawtucket district, such as William E. Tolman High and Charles E. Shea High School, Jacqueline M. Walsh School significantly outperforms them on academic measures. This success may be attributed to the school's lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, which enable more personalized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

350 Divison Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 721-2148

District: Pawtucket

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 61 Rhode Island High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,163

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

Hispanic:

27.2%

African American:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jacqueline M. Walsh School ranks better than 63.9% of high schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Pawtucket School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Jacqueline M. Walsh School has the smallest high school student body size in the Pawtucket School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (27.2%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pawtucket School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacqueline M. Walsh School is 11.5, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Pawtucket School District! (See more...)

Compare Jacqueline M. Walsh School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacqueline M. Walsh School is $12,163, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Pawtucket School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jacqueline M. Walsh School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacqueline M. Walsh School 22^nd of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Jacqueline M. Walsh School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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White students:

Pawtucket:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawtucket 45^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jacqueline M. Walsh School

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Rank History for all students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	69.96	15^th	49	69.4%
2010	89.13	6^th	50	88.0%
2011	68.11	17^th	45	62.2%
2012	63.12	18^th	45	60.0%
2013	49.44	28^th	45	37.8%
2014	62.86	20^th	47	57.4%
2015	63.75	14^th	56	75.0%
2016	52.82	21^st	57	63.2%
2017	52.64	26^th	56	53.6%
2018	55.94	24^th	57	57.9%
2019	56.90	23^rd	59	61.0%
2021	59.02	21^st	59	64.4%
2022	66.68	19^th	59	67.8%
2023	73.76	16^th	60	73.3%
2024	59.72	22^nd	61	63.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	88.36	3^rd	54	94.4%
2023	85.26	5^th	58	91.4%
2024	73.22	10^th	58	82.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	69.39	17^th	58	70.7%
2023	70.49	17^th	59	71.2%
2024	57.50	23^rd	56	58.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	55.11	26^th	54	51.9%
2023	81.52	8^th	56	85.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	58.42	18^th	49	63.3%
2023	66.01	15^th	53	71.7%
2024	67.36	8^th	54	85.2%

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Rank History for White students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	72.47	13^th	42	69.0%
2023	74.80	9^th	43	79.1%
2024	52.61	17^th	43	60.5%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jacqueline M. Walsh School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	74	12	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	100
2010	71	14	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	94
2011	58	17	2	17	1	0	10	105
2012	65	20	3	35	1	0	13	137
2013	83	24	4	46	0	0	10	167
2014	92	29	5	52	0	0	14	192
2015	97	27	6	48	1	0	13	192
2016	91	24	4	38	1	0	10	168
2017	91	24	3	37	1	0	10	166
2018	100	21	3	51	0	0	13	188
2019	118	25	3	54	1	0	15	216
2020	119	25	3	51	0	0	17	215
2021	119	25	3	43	1	0	20	211
2022	103	18	2	45	1	0	22	191
2023	102	15	2	50	1	0	14	184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jacqueline M. Walsh School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	100	n/a	100.0	45
2010	94	n/a	n/a	43.6
2011	105	n/a	n/a	48.6
2012	137	20.0	6.8	52.6
2013	167	20.0	8.3	55.1
2014	192	21.0	9.1	59.9
2015	192	14.0	13.7	55.2
2016	168	14.0	12.0	50
2017	166	12.0	13.8	45.2
2018	188	13.5	13.9	41
2019	216	14.5	14.8	48.6
2020	215	16.1	13.3	53
2021	211	15.0	14.0	43.1
2022	191	16.0	11.9	40.8
2023	184	15.9	11.5	37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jacqueline M. Walsh School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	100	n/a	100.0	45
2010	94	n/a	n/a	43.6
2011	105	n/a	n/a	48.6
2012	137	20.0	6.8	52.6
2013	167	20.0	8.3	55.1
2014	192	21.0	9.1	59.9
2015	192	14.0	13.7	55.2
2016	168	14.0	12.0	50
2017	166	12.0	13.8	45.2
2018	188	13.5	13.9	41
2019	216	14.5	14.8	48.6
2020	215	16.1	13.3	53
2021	211	15.0	14.0	43.1
2022	191	16.0	11.9	40.8
2023	184	15.9	11.5	37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jacqueline M. Walsh School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$379 (3.3%)	$10,968 (96.7%)	$11,347
2019	$308 (2.9%)	$10,277 (97.1%)	$10,585
2020	$513 (4.6%)	$10,756 (95.4%)	$11,269
2021	$1,533 (12.6%)	$10,630 (87.4%)	$12,163

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacqueline M. Walsh School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 59 High schools	Ranks 16^th of 60 High schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jacqueline M. Walsh School)	73.6	70.6	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)	35.5	29.7	5.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jacqueline M. Walsh School)	18.9	26.5	7.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)	9.7	6.9	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31	27.2	3.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jacqueline M. Walsh School)	66	70.4	4.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)	27.8	24.9	2.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	50.5	49.1	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jacqueline M. Walsh School)	26	31.5	5.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)	9.4	7.8	1.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31.2	25.3	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	216	184	14.8%
African American	25	15	40%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	54	50	7.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	118	102	13.6%
Two or More Races	15	14	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	37.5%	11.1%

Schools Near Jacqueline M. Walsh School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jacqueline M. Walsh School	Public	9-12	350 Divison Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 721-2148	184	16	11.5	37.5%	102 (55.4%)	15 (8.2%)	50 (27.2%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.6%)	59.7	22^nd of 61 public high schools	63.9%		73.8	16^th of 60 public high schools	73.3%	6	79.6	28.6	60.0	14.3	32.4									$12,163	$1,533	$10,630
William E. Tolman High	Public	9-12	150 Exchange Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6400	1,056	74	14.2	52.5%	315 (29.8%)	278 (26.3%)	374 (35.4%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	76 (7.2%)	15.2	47^th of 61 public high schools	23.0%		12.3	47^th of 60 public high schools	21.7%		33.6		21.6		12.4									$11,278	$1,149	$10,129
Blackstone Academy Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	334 Pleasant Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Blackstone Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 726-1750	351	28	12.6	64.4%	20 (5.7%)	88 (25.1%)	223 (63.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.3%)	20.5	42^nd of 61 public high schools	31.1%		18.1	42^nd of 60 public high schools	30.0%		42.9	8.3	34.9	9.6	7.5									$11,826	$1,236	$10,589
Charles E. Shea High School	Public	9-12	485 East Avenue	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6445	870	65	13.4	52.1%	165 (19.0%)	381 (43.8%)	260 (29.9%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	51 (5.9%)	10.4	54^th of 61 public high schools	11.5%		8	55^th of 60 public high schools	8.3%	1	28.4		18.2	5.1	8.5									$11,747	$1,340	$10,407
Central Falls Senior High	Public	9-12	24 Summer Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7710	811	50	16.1	96.9%	172 (21.2%)	151 (18.6%)	407 (50.2%)	3 (0.4%)	58 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.3%)	8.3	56^th of 61 public high schools	8.2%		8.6	53^rd of 60 public high schools	11.7%	3	19.1		9.4		14.0									$14,030	$1,702	$12,329
Blackstone Valley Prep High	Public, Charter	9-12	65 Macondray St.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 405-0320	399	29	13.7	68.9%	95 (23.8%)	46 (11.5%)	237 (59.4%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.0%)	44.4	30^th of 61 public high schools	50.8%		58.2	23^rd of 60 public high schools	61.7%	7	60.7	33.7	38.5	20.4	19.8									$12,503	$747	$11,756
Aventure Academy	Public	9-12	425 Branch ave.	Providence	02904	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(401) 456-1707	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	6.7
Hope High School	Public	9-12	324 Hope Street	Providence	02906	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9161	896	74	12.1	80.7%	46 (5.1%)	150 (16.7%)	616 (68.8%)	28 (3.1%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.5%)	10.4	53^rd of 61 public high schools	13.1%		10.5	49^th of 60 public high schools	18.3%	4	19.8		18.6		13.2									$19,440	$1,435	$18,005
E-Cubed Academy	Public	9-12	812 Branch Avenue	Providence	02904	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-0694	346	33	10.6	86.1%	22 (6.4%)	79 (22.8%)	221 (63.9%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	10.4	52^nd of 61 public high schools	14.8%		9.6	51^st of 60 public high schools	15.0%	1	20.3		21.8		10.3									$17,470	$587	$16,882
Times2 Middle/High School	Public, Charter	6-12	50 Fillmore Street	Providence	02908	Providence County	Providence	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 272-5094	391	29	13.5	82.1%	23 (5.9%)	114 (29.2%)	226 (57.8%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)	36.7	32^nd of 61 public high schools	47.5%		30.7	35^th of 60 public high schools	41.7%	3	50.0	14.6	40.0	15.6	29.4	7.2	7.1	12.2	8.9	7.1	11.4	22.7	14.0	$12,696	$00	$12,696

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacqueline M. Walsh School

What district is Jacqueline M. Walsh School in?

Pawtucket

What is the racial makeup of Jacqueline M. Walsh School?

Students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Jacqueline M. Walsh School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended Jacqueline M. Walsh School.

Is Jacqueline M. Walsh School a good school?

Jacqueline M. Walsh School ranks 22^nd of 61 Rhode Island high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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